Ken Scarlette

Ken Scarlette has been in charge of the department for three years.

Chief Ken Scarlette met with families of those hurt in the accident that resulted in a former Springfield sergeant being charged with aggravated DUI.

The 19-year old male is hospitalized with a non-life threatening injury.

Aaron Nichols resigned in April after social media posts containing racial, ethnic and homophobic slurs were publicized.